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Locals Invited to Mountain Yeti Viewing Event

Mar 16, 2017 · Basin Now · News

If you’re hoping to search for more than eggs this coming Easter, you’re in luck! The Division of Wildlife Resources is hosting a special event over Easter weekend to view the white, furry animals that live in the steep terrain of the Uinta Mountains.

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Shed Antler Violators Continue to be Cited

Mar 15, 2017 · Basin Now · News

If you didn’t think the Division of Wildlife Resources was serious about the shed antler ban statewide, think again. According to the DWR, many have learned the hard way that if you break Utah’s statewide shed antler gathering ban, you will be cited.

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Remember Safety This St. Patrick’s Day

Mar 15, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Get your leprechaun traps set, St. Patrick’s Day is nearly here and the holiday has a committed following in Utah. The Hibernian Society of Utah makes sure that Utahns with Irish heritage have a day to join together and celebrate with special events including a Utah visit for Mary Robinson, the first female President of Ireland and former United Nations High Commissioner.

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Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Scams

Mar 15, 2017 · Basin Now · News

The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office is warning Basin citizens to be on alert for scammers, especially IRS scammers. “Our office has taken numerous complaints regarding these scams where con artists call pretending to be with the IRS,” shares the Sheriff’s Office.

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Snowpack Destroys Structures at Bacon Park

Mar 15, 2017 · Basin Now · News

The harsh winter has taken its toll on the James Bacon Memorial Park, home of the well known “Klondike” Boy Scouts winter camp. Every year, in the coldest part of February, hundreds of scouts head to the park for an intense and cold winter camp.

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Chevron Oil Spill in Rangely

Mar 15, 2017 · Basin Now · News

An oil spill in the Rangely area is still being cleaned up 10 days later. According to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, Chevron Pipe Line Company responded to a crude oil release at a collection station on the Rangely Gathering System on March 5th.